TAMPA, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#givingwednesday–Amscot Financial, a leading provider of convenient, consumer-oriented
financial services, recently awarded mini-grants of $100 to $3,500 to
support 20 different non-profit service organizations located in the
Florida communities where the company serves several million consumers.

“There are too many individuals out there facing steep challenges in
life with very little help,” says Ian MacKechnie, Founder and CEO of
Amscot Financial. “By supporting these organizations we’re able to pitch
in and help change that.”

Mini-grants went to the following organizations:

Community Development Corporations of Tampa, Tampa. They
provide education, counseling, housing opportunities and revitalize
neighborhoods for low to moderate income households. For more
information, please visit: www.cdcoftampa.org

Cranberry Elementary School, Sarasota. They are a Title 1
school and are starting a school bike safety program and Bike Rodeo
for the students. For more information, please visit: www.sarasotacountyschools.net

The Florida Center for Early Childhood, Sarasota. They help
build and foster strong families and expand the potential of young
children. They operate the state’s only Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Disorders Clinic. For more information, please visit: www.thefloridacenter.org

Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida, Sarasota. The Girl Scout
Leadership Experience offers a variety of age-appropriate, girl-led
activities that are cooperative and hands-on, preparing girls to take
on challenges big and small in their lives. The girls explore new
fields of knowledge, learn valuable skills, and develop strong core
values. For more information, please visit: www.gsgcf.org

Habitat for Humanity of Marion County, Ocala. They strengthen
communities, build hope, and provide dignified housing solutions
through partnership and empowerment. For more information, please
visit: www.habitatocala.org

Lake Stevens Middle School Culinary Department, Miami Gardens.
The students are trained as hosts, waiters, chefs, sous chefs,
tablescape decorators, bus boys and parking attendants, absorbing
knowledge that can help them in high school, college, and beyond. For
more information, please visit: lsms.dadeschools.net

The Make It Foundation, Pinellas County. They present
scholarships to students that are incoming freshmen, graduate level
who are in need and intend on pursing a post- secondary education.

Miami Gardens Police Department, Miami Gardens. “With Awareness
there is Hope” is an event they hosted on Oct. 20th in an
effort to bring awareness of domestic violence. For more information,
please visit: www.miamigardenspolice.org

The National Council on Black American Affairs (NCBAA),
Florida. Their goal is to assist community college African-American
staff and students in navigating higher education career pathways and
achieving success through attaining educational and employment goals.
For more information, please visit: www.ncbaa-national.org

PACE Center for Girls, PolkThey have a program model
that addresses the needs of girls and has garnered recognition
nationally as one of the most effective programs in the country for
keeping girls from entering the juvenile justice system. For more
information, please visit: www.pacecenter.org/polk

Pasco Sheriff’s Charities, New Port Richey. They host a
“Fishing for Families” charity tournament. The benefitting charities
from this catch, photo, and release event are the Family Support
Network, the Youth Outdoor and Environmental Program, and the Explorer
program. For more information, please visit: www.pascosheriffcharities.org

Somebody Cares Tampa Bay, Clearwater. They provide outreach
support to Tampa Bay Ministries who assist poverty-stricken families
and the working poor. SCTB works in concert with local ministries to
provide the basic necessities of life and to educate and develop
healthy, self-sustaining communities, families and individuals. For
more information, please visit: www.sctb.org

Start off Smart, Inc., Homestead. They work collaboratively
with the Homestead Police Department providing support services to
victims of violence and family violence. For more information, please
visit: www.startoffsmartinc.com

Special Olympics Florida, Florida. They provide year round
sports training and competition to children and adults with
intellectual disabilities at no cost to the athlete or their
caregiver, as a mean to achieve physical fitness, self-esteem and the
life skills necessary to be productive, respected and contributing
members of their community. For more information, please visit: www.specialolympics.org/florida

Tampa Fire Rescue Awards, Tampa. They are celebrating their 30th
year banquet awards, where they will be honoring civilians,
enforcement officers, EMS personnel and firefighters for their
outstanding service throughout 2018. For more information, please
visit: www.tampagov.net

The Unforgettable Prom Foundation, Ft. Lauderdale. For teens
with cancer this is a celebration they often never attend. A Prom To
Remember is an event that gives teens ages 12-19 an opportunity to
celebrate their life and their youth in an environment of acceptance
and camaraderie. For more information, please visit: www.apromtoremember.org

United Way of Pasco, Land O’ Lakes. They assist low-to-moderate
income families with basic needs. They provide funding for utilities,
rent, child care, shelter and car repairs. For more information,
please visit: www.unitedwaypasco.org

Women’s Conference of Florida 2018, Tampa. The conference plays
a critical role in convening women leaders from all over Florida and
from all sectors of society, from Girl Scouts to financial management.
The conference will touch on the most important issues facing women in
our state. The women will have the opportunity to gain insights from
some of our nation’s most accomplished women. It will address timely
and relevant issues that impact women, both at work and at home. For
more information, please visit: www.wcoffl.com

Headquartered in Tampa, Fla., Amscot Financial is a leading provider of
convenient, consumer-oriented financial services, including cash
advances, check cashing, bill payment, money transfers, prepaid access
cards and money orders. Amscot Financial currently operates 236 retail
financial service centers throughout Florida and employs close to 2,000
associates. Amscot Financial has been recognized by the Tampa Bay
Business Journal as one of Tampa Bay’s Best Places to Work for five
years (2008-2012) & was recently named as one of Americas’ Best Midsize
Employers by Forbes. For more information on Amscot’s products and
services, community involvement, and career opportunities, please visit
the company’s website at www.Amscot.com.